The impact of Chipotle's E. coli outbreaks has extended beyond the restaurant chain's plunging sales.
Chipotle's same-store sales fell by 30 percent in December in the wake of the outbreaks tied to its restaurants in nine states.

It's been a bumpy year for Chipotle after frustrating outbreaks of E. coli and norovirus, so the company has decided it's time to take a short break and have a meeting with employees to discuss this unpleasant situation.

Secretary of State John Kerry announced Wednesday that the United States would double, to about $860 million a year, its grant-based support for vulnerable countries that need to adapt to climate change by 2020.

The E. coli outbreak that sickened dozens of customers who had eaten at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Oregon and Washington has now made its way to three more states.
This brings the total up to six states that have been affected.

Since 1987, DJIA has logged gains in 22 of 28 years from the close on Friday after Thanksgiving to year-end. The S&P 500 is up 0.5 percent in November and 1.5 percent thus far in 2015. There are 28 trading days remaining in 2015.

Dallas -
Starting in July, all employees, including part-time employees, at Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will receive a hike in benefits that includes paid vacation time, sick pay, and tuition reimbursement, the company reports.

Chipotle has stopped serving pork at hundreds of restaurants.
The Mexican fast-casual chain pulled carnitas from menus after discovering that one of its meat suppliers was violating its animal-treatment standards.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of the largest, most popular restaurants around, intending to offer an authentic Mexican experience with open kitchens and attractive design. It's no surprise then that the company is thriving.

Newark -
Hunger is a powerful force.
Perhaps it’s what drove Michael Suh (38) and Nicole Germack (27) to climb on top of a Chipotle roof this past Saturday night.
Unfortunately, once on the roof the couple lost any interest in getting a burrito.

Chipotle is asking customers not to bring guns into its stores after it says gun rights advocates posted a picture of military-style assault rifles inside one of its restaurants in Texas. The two men started an entire movement in the Denver based chain

Chipotle Mexican Grill is revisiting its policy on never using antibiotic treated animals. The company says it may consider new protocols associated with using meats that come from animals given antibiotics.

Denver -
A popular family-run Mexican Cafe in Denver has received hate calls and death threats for refusing to allow their business to serve as a photo op for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign.

Chipotle has announced they have a special deal in mind to commemorate Earth Day 2012. Promoting environmental awareness, the Mexican food chain plans to give out free burritos, salads or tacos to customers who show themselves to be eco-friendly.